Accident Details
The accident occurred during a night approach to runway 15 at a private airport. The airplane was on final approach when it struck a tall tree located approximately 900 feet before the approach end of the runway. After the initial impact, the airplane continued and struck additional trees before coming to rest inverted in a reservoir adjacent to the approach end of the runway.
Witness Observations
Witnesses at the scene reported that the engines sounded normal throughout the approach. No evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was found during examination of the airplane or its engines.
Weather and Runway Conditions
At the time of the approach, there was a gusty crosswind from the right, and rain was starting to fall. The runway was not equipped with a visual or electronic glideslope system.
Investigation Findings
Investigators found no preexisting mechanical issues with the airframe or engines. The conditions at the airport included gusty crosswinds and the onset of rain, but no further analysis regarding causal factors was provided.